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1951 Map of Wausau

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Wausau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

Wausau serves as a small rural hub in the southern portion of this mid-century survey, surrounded by an intricate network of wetlands, creeks, and family-named landmarks. The landscape is defined by its watery geography, featuring numerous named bays and ponds such as Smutty Bay, Gainer Bay, and Bradford Pond. To the north, the terrain rises toward Falling Water Hill and the broader Orange Hill area, where a concentration of community centers reflects the era's social fabric.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural institutions, including Everett Cem, Bradford Cem, and several local congregations like Blue Lake Ch and New Home Ch. The presence of Bells Mill along Hard Labor Creek illustrates the historical importance of small-scale water power in the Florida Panhandle. This detailed topography records the transition from the swampy lowlands of Take In Swamp to the upland crossroads at Orange Hill Corners.